Over 11,000 Russian tourists affected by widespread flight delays, cancellations

08 Jul 2025 12:42
08 Jul 2025 12:58

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Over 11,000 Russian tourists affected by widespread flight delays, cancellations

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Recent reports from the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR) reveal that over 11,000 Russian tourists have been severely impacted by ongoing flight disruptions.

"More than 11,000 organized tourists suffered due to the aviation chaos. Travelers faced long delays and cancellations of flights both when leaving for vacation and on the way back," the association said, News.Az reports, citing TASS.

The association recalled that several thousand flights were cancelled or delayed over two days – from July 5 to 7.

"On Monday morning alone, about 2,500 flights [were delayed or canceled], but airlines are still struggling with the consequences of the chaos caused by the periodic closure of a dozen airports in central Russia," ATOR explained.

First of all, problems arose with flights to Turkey and Egypt, since their share in the most affected airports (Pulkovo and Sheremetyevo) is the largest. Tour operators are transferring their clients to other flights, providing accommodation in hotels.

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